5 Months Old

I was reading a talk out of the April 2013 Conference edition of the Ensign and came across a scripture that means more to me now as a new mother than it did before I had Quinn. "Fear not, little children, for you are mine, and I have overcome the world, and you are of them that my Father hath given me; And none of them that my Father hath given me shall be lost," (D&C 50:41-42). Heavenly Father has trusted one of his children to my care, and I will do everything I can to make sure Quinn grows up to love the Lord and His church. Quinn has no reason to be afraid because he is mine, and I have gone through some trials and struggles (my way of overcoming the world), and I will teach him what I have learned so hopefully he doesn't go through the same things. I will do my best to provide a life for him where he can grow and develop spiritually, physically, and intellectually.

The love that I feel for Quinn gives me an idea of Heavenly Father's love for me and every person on this earth. Quinn has helped me grow in ways that can only happen from having a child. I am grateful for this blessing, and I love him dearly.

He turned 5 months old this weekend, and it has been the best 5 months ever! We celebrated his birthday with a huge pasture party at the ranch (they would've had the party anyways, but it just happened to land on the 24th). There was a live band, ice cream, and power gliders who threw money. It was a lot of fun to see some friends we don't see as often.

We have done a few things since my last post including a trip up to Heber, the splash pad, and I am playing around with editing pictures so there are a few random pics to post. Enjoy!

Park City 2013

Every year Christian's family stays at a condo for half a week to a week in beautiful Park City, UT. As a family we enjoy good food, the alpine slide, swimming, and outlet shopping. This year we were able to participate in the main events of Park City with baby Quinn, but things were a little different this year, still good, but different. The biggest difference was the family that we missed. Collin is on a mission, Kevin had a heart oblation that week so he wasn't able to come up, and Lindy and Mariah and Patrick and Jen were not able to make the trek out here. It was also a bit different having a four month old. We definitely spent more time indoors so he could get his much needed naps; not to mention the weather was stormy most of the time which was a nice relief from the baking hot summer we have had. Despite the differences it is impossible not to enjoy Park City. It is by far my favorite city in Utah.